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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,505.42, 12,758.13 and 2,666.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,505.42, 12,758.13 and 2,666.94 is: 4,000.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,505.42 : 12,758.13 = 2,666.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,505.42/12,758.13 = 2,666.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,505.42x = 12,758.13 × 2,666.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,505.42x = 34,025,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025,167.22/8,505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.41

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